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Chester, Deep River, and Essex's Most Read Stories for 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, the Valley Courier is taking a look back at some of the most popular stories published on Zip06. A recurring theme along the shoreline, Courier readers were reminded to lock their cars as an "epidemic" of break-ins and burglaries swept the region. Here are the stories about your town that had your friends and neigbors talking.

1) After Late Start, Pederson Shines on the Ice

Published March 17

2) Essex Resident State Trooper Warns of 'Epidemic' of Break-ins, Burglaries

Published Sept. 10

3) Area Schools Named 'Schools of Distinction'

Published Feb. 9

4) Police Recover Body from Connecticut River Near Deep River

Published May 8

5) Movie Time in Centerbrook

Published May 8